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Uganda Declares Victory Over Ebola Outbreak as Final Patients Are Discharged

Uganda’s health authorities confirmed on Tuesday that the last eight patients who were recovering from the recent Ebola outbreak have been discharged, marking the end of the outbreak that was…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025

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Burundi Struggles with Influx of Congolese Refugees Amid M23 Violence

Burundi is grappling with a growing refugee crisis as thousands of Congolese flee the violence caused by the M23 rebel group advancing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025

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Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Granted Bail After Arrest on Money Laundering Charges

Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, has been released on bail following his arrest on Sunday in connection with money laundering charges. The arrest followed a series of searches…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo Sets New Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo made history on Sunday by breaking the men’s half-marathon world record in Barcelona, becoming the first runner to complete the distance in under 57 minutes. The 24-year-old…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, was arrested early on Sunday on charges of money laundering, according to the state-run Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). The arrest follows a series…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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UN Secretary-General Urges Dialogue to Prevent Regional Escalation of DRC Conflict at AU Summit

At the African Union (AU) summit on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned against the regional escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf Elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has emerged victorious in the race to become the next Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, securing a significant political achievement for his country.…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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Bukavu in Crisis as M23 and AFC Rebels Seize Kavumu Airport, City Descends into Chaos

The city of Bukavu, located in the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has descended into turmoil after M23 and AFC rebel groups took control of…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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UN Calls for Immediate Action to Address Sudan’s Escalating Humanitarian Crisis at African Union Summit

During the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered an urgent plea to the international community, calling for swift action to address the escalating humanitarian crisis…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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Kizza Besigye Appears Frail in Court as Ugandan Opposition Leader Faces Harsh Detention Conditions

Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition figure and former presidential candidate, appeared in court on Friday in a weakened state, drawing concern from supporters who described him as "critically ill."…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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President Zelensky to Deliver Virtual Address at African Union Summit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been informed that he will not be attending the upcoming African Union (AU) summit in person. In a letter dated February 5th, Zelensky was…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025